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Jackie and Rayan at The Madison Hotel

Posted on June 10, 2022 by New Jersey Bride

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How did you meet?
One rainy summer day, Jackie and Rayan met over Snowdays shaved ice. Jackie was more than 1 hour late to the first date as she had “train delays.” Luckily for her, Rayan waited; he meandered through the artsy LES streets while waiting for her and even got cat-called by a fellow mister. One conversation led to another and so, shaved ice led to a big bowl of ramen around the corner. As one can tell from countless conversations over food later, the two of them really hit it off from the beginning!

How did you get engaged?
Several years after living together, one sunny morning Jackie jumped into bed after an overnight shift. Minutes later she was taken aback by Rayan dressed dapperly in a suit. He says to her, “oh this?, I have a meeting with Michael Kors, remember?” Jackie honestly did not, but shrugged it off and walked him to the door for his goodbye hug + kisses. Rayan didn’t want to ruin the surprise so he dashed out the door claiming that he was late to work. That day, Jackie, Rayan, and their best friend Sandra wanted to grab drinks at the MET rooftop to celebrate Sandra’s birthday. Sandra’s husband, Alex, was “late” because of work, so they decided to wander around the MET. Meanwhile, Rayan was beaming with confidence after a chance meeting with Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost! The surprise proposal happened when the couple took a picture together at the Temple of Dendu .and like that, the proposal was set in stone. Jackie and Rayan were later met with family and friends at Ilili, one of their favorite Mediterranean restaurants in NYC.

Details of the day!
Elegant, Mixing two cultures (Chinese and South Asian) and making it their own way

Why did you choose your venue?
The Conservatory at the Madison Hotel is breathtaking!

What was on your menu?
There were so many amazing dinner selections. But a special part of the menu was that before the first course, everyone was served ice cream!

All about your gown!
Jackie had three outfits for her wedding! Her wedding dress itself was a bride’s princess fantasy!

What was your favorite moment?
The iconic “A Whole New World” lip-sync when they changed into South Asian attire for the end of the night. It was a surprise and left everyone’s jaw-dropping!

Did anything go wrong?
While taking photos of the groomsmen and groom, one of the members was missing so we had to wait on him then the photographer had them walk down the aisle (pre-ceremony) and one of the glass vases with a candle shattered while taking photos. The morning had a major rain storm and calmed down by the time for portraits!

First dance song?
Shut Up and Dance with Me

Any advice for future brides?
Surprise and Delight guests YOUR WAY!

the details

Reception Location

The Madison Hotel

Photographer

Suess Moments

Officiant

Friend, Abhi Amarnani

Bride’s Gown

Bridal Reflections / Brides Across America / Enzoani

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Jackie and Rayan at The Madison Hotel

the details

Reception Location

Photographer

Officiant

Bride’s Gown

Bride’s Shoes

Bridesmaid Dresses

Makeup

Groom’s Attire

Flowers

Invites

Music

Wedding Planner

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